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Helen shrugged. “Who knows? Maybe Mr. Sherwood just looks older than he is.”
Edwin thought that sounded reasonable and didn’t push the issue.
* Finished
He turned to Liam. “Call Caroline. Tell her to come back. We need to ask if that man is truly the Sherwoods heir.”
“Got it. I’ll call her now.” Liam took out his phone and dialed Caroline.
Meanwhile, Caroline was out checking for rental spots.
She’d just found a place she liked and was about to contact the owner when Liam’s call showed up.
She didn’t want to deal with him, so she ended the call without answering.
Then, she called the number listed for the shop instead.
Liam was instantly irritated. “She hung up on me!”
Edwin grew serious. “Keep trying. Just don’t sound so harsh this time.”
Their last meeting had ended badly. If they weren’t careful, she probably wouldn’t come back at all.
Liam wasn’t happy about it, but he knew it mattered for the company.
He called again, but this time the line was busy.
He gave up for the moment, planning to try later.
Meanwhile, Caroline was chatting pleasantly with the shop owner, who readily agreed to a rent she liked.
They met up at the shop and signed the lease.
Looking around the place, Caroline felt a rush of emotion.
In her previous life, she had built a popular restaurant, but she was kept behind the scenes in the kitchen.
Even though she was the one who made it successful, she only got a low paycheck, less than what a regular chef made.
Thankfully, things were different this time. She finally had something that truly belonged to her.
While she was lost in thought, her phone rang again.
Seeing Liam’s name again, she frowned and picked up.
“What now?” she said flatly.
“Are you free? Edwin wants you to come back and have lunch with us.”
Liam’s polite voice made her pause. Something felt off; just like the last time,
She’d been out to look for a shop since morning and was already worn out.
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The last thing she wanted was to deal with that family again.
“I’m busy. No time,” Caroline said coldly, then hung up and went back to cleaning.
Finished
She’d already told the Sherwood Group earlier that she wouldn’t be delivering lunch today due to other plans.
She took her time tidying up the shop and didn’t head home until nearly noon.
As she reached her apartment building, she heard someone call her name from across the street, “Caroline!”
Caroline looked over and saw Edwin and Liam walking toward her.
So they had been waiting here.
She didn’t even need to guess–Helen must’ve told them where she lived.
Caroline shot them a cold stare and didn’t speak until they were closer. “If you’ve got something to say, make it quick.”
Edwin was a little annoyed by her attitude, but he reminded himself to stay calm for the company’s sake.
He forced a slight smile. “It’s been a while. We just wanted to check in and see how you’re doing.”
Caroline narrowed her eyes. “You came all this way just to see me?”
“Yes,” Edwin replied without blinking. “Is that strange?”
She gave a sarcastic smile. “Someone like me doesn’t usually get your attention. Don’t you think it’s too much?”
In her previous life, when she was seriously ill in the hospital, Edwin never showed up. He always said he was swamped with work.
Now that she was in good health, the possibility was even smaller.
Edwin’s expression darkened at her sarcasm. “Do you have to speak to me like that?”
Caroline had no interest in dragging things out. “If you’re done, I’m leaving.”
She turned to head home, but Edwin and Liam trailed right behind her.
Noticing their footsteps, she stopped sharply and looked back. “What exactly are you after?”
She was already uncomfortable that Helen knew where she lived. There was no way she’d let Edwin and Liam follow her home.
Edwin glanced at the restaurant across the street. “It’s lunchtime. Let’s grab a bite and talk there.”
Caroline paused for a moment, then nodded. “Alright.”
If she turned them down, they’d likely just keep following her,
She might as well eat and figure out what they were up to.
The three of them crossed the street and walked toward the restaurant
